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Encore Dance Studio

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Ballet school in Midlothian, Virginia

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
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  • Phone +1 804-794-2646
  • Website & schedule encorestudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 10 am–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Encore Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 22 mentions

“I’m pleased with all the styles of dance my daughter is learning, and I like all the different levels of both competitive and recreational classes available!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 37 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 6 mentions

“The instructors are wonderful; even with a class with 3 to 4 year old girls, they just knew how to get through to them and capture their attention.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The staff are warm and welcoming, and the studio puts on a fantastic recital each year that lets families see all the wonderful progress their dancers have made.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“Our daughter trusts and adores them, and I have full confidence that they always do what’s best for their students.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 15 mentions

“After spending seven years at another studio, we were looking for a place that would not only challenge her but also provide a positive and encouraging environment.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 10 mentions

“The staff are warm and welcoming, and the studio puts on a fantastic recital each year that lets families see all the wonderful progress their dancers have made.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Very professional and the teachers are amazing with the kids from any age.”

From the reviews

Ms Amanda has been amazing with my little one, do love her as her teacher! I will say the company as a whole has lacked in communication. I don’t know who the owner is, never met them that I know of. I just showed up after signing up online and never was really welcomed to Encore or shown around or anything.

★★★★☆ — Angela, Feb 2025

Ms Bridget is a great instructor. My daughter took ballet/tap II with her this year and continues to grow and enjoy dancing. We will be returning for the Fall. I have never seen a sad face on a girl at Encore.

★★★★★ — Matt, Apr 2017

My daughter has been attending for the past three years, she's so thrilled with Encore that she wants to be there until she graduates. The instructors are wonderful; even with a class with 3 to 4 year old girls, they just knew how to get through to them and capture their attention.

★★★★★ — Jessica, May 2024

Our daughter has been dancing at Encore Dance Studio for the past four years, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. After spending seven years at another studio, we were looking for a place that would not only challenge her but also provide a positive and encouraging environment.

★★★★★ — Kiry, Feb 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Encore Dance Studio

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Encore Dance Studio

15584 Westchester Commons Way, Midlothian, VA23113

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